TV channels & antenna towers in Pulaski, Virginia

Pulaski has 25 TV transmitters within 70 miles, carrying ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW and ION. About 13 stations should come in at fair strength or better with a suitable antenna. The closest tower is WVVA (CW), 26 miles to the WNW.

25TV transmitters within 70 miles
6networks over the air
26 mito the closest tower
8,890population

Network channels in Pulaski

StationChannelDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
CWWVVACW6.2 26 mi303° WNW GoodBluefield, WV
CBSWDBJCBS7 36 mi73° ENE GoodRoanoke, VA
CWWFXRCW27.2 36 mi73° ENE GoodRoanoke, VA
IONWPXR-TVION38 36 mi73° ENE GoodRoanoke, VA
NBCWSLS-TVNBC10 36 mi73° ENE GoodRoanoke, VA
FOXWVNS-TVFox59.2 50 mi5° N WeakLewisburg, WV
CWWCWGCW20 52 mi154° SSE GoodLexington, NC
NBCWXII-TVNBC12 52 mi154° SSE GoodWinston-Salem, NC
ABCWSET-TVABC13 66 mi73° ENE FairLynchburg, VA
CWWWCWCW21 66 mi73° ENE GoodLynchburg, VA
ABCWOAY-TVABC4 66 mi342° NNW PoorOak Hill, WV

Over-the-air TV in Pulaski

With roughly 8,890 residents, Pulaski is a town in Virginia. Our map shows 25 licensed TV transmitters inside a 70-mile radius: 16 full-power, 1 Class A, 5 low-power and 3 translators. Based on each transmitter's power, antenna height and distance, 13 are likely to arrive at fair strength or better, and 11 at good or strong strength.

By distance, 0 transmitters are within 25 miles, 12 between 25 and 45 miles, and 13 farther out. Four of the 11 network stations in range are licensed to Roanoke, so most of the network channels you will find here come from Roanoke's stations.

The best-placed network stations are ABC on channel 13 (WSET-TV), CBS on channel 7 (WDBJ), NBC on channel 10 (WSLS-TV), Fox on channel 59.2 (WVNS-TV), CW on channel 6.2 (WVVA) and ION on channel 38 (WPXR-TV). 5 full-power stations in range have no network listed in our data; these are typically public television, religious, shopping or independent stations.

Which way to point your antenna in Pulaski

Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Pulaski sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

Four network stations, WDBJ, WFXR, WPXR-TV and WSLS-TV, transmit from the same tower site about 36 miles east of Pulaski (73° ENE). Point at that site and a single antenna setting picks them all up.

Of the 9 full-power and Class A network signals that reach Pulaski at fair strength or better, 67% arrive from the east; the rest are spread across two other directions.

All of the main network towers are within their radio horizon as seen from Pulaski, so signals arrive fairly directly and a well-placed antenna should hold them steadily.

Antenna and amplifier advice for Pulaski

The farthest main network tower for Pulaski is WSLS-TV (NBC), 36 miles away with a good estimated signal. That is why we suggest an amplified indoor or attic antenna here.

WSET-TV (ABC), 66 miles east and WVNS-TV (Fox), 50 miles north, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

An amplifier only helps here if you run a long cable (over about 50 feet) or split the antenna to several TVs. Otherwise better placement does more. See the amplifier guide.

Other stations near Pulaski

Full-power independents, low-power stations and translators that relay a bigger station's signal.

StationDistancePoint antennaEst. signalLicensed to
WLFBFull power29 mi 295° WNWGoodBluefield, WV
WJDG-LDLow power34 mi 286° WNWPoorGrundy, VA
WBRA-TVFull power36 mi 73° ENEFairRoanoke, VA
W15EF-DTranslator41 mi 208° SSWPoorSparta, NC
W05AA-DTranslator42 mi 72° ENEPoorRoanoke, VA
WJDW-LDLow power43 mi 284° WNWPoorTazewell, VA
WAPW-CDClass A43 mi 257° WSWWeakAbingdon, Etc., VA
WLXIFull power52 mi 154° SSEGoodGreensboro, NC
WUNL-TVFull power52 mi 154° SSEGoodWinston-Salem, NC
W32EW-DLow power52 mi 64° ENEPoorRoanoke, VA
WYAT-LDLow power56 mi 116° ESEPoorMartinsville, VA
W30EF-DTranslator56 mi 224° SWPoorJefferson, NC
WSWP-TVFull power60 mi 349° NWeakGrandview, WV
WZTS-LDLow power62 mi 350° NPoorSummersville, WV

How Pulaski compares with the rest of Virginia

With 13 stations at fair strength or better, Pulaski ranks 216th of 381 places in Virginia: fewer than the typical Virginia town (16). Its nearest major network tower is 26 miles away, against a state median of 21 miles.

36% of Virginia's cities and towns get the same recommendation: an amplified indoor or attic antenna. The nearest larger city is Christiansburg, 21 miles away.

Setting up an antenna in Pulaski: step by step

  1. Mount the antenna in the attic or high on the wall facing the towers, keeping the cable to the TV as short as you can.
  2. Point it toward 73° ENE, the direction of WSLS-TV (NBC), 36 miles away. Closer stations usually come in even off-axis.
  3. Run a full channel scan on your TV (usually Settings → Channels → Auto program; the name varies by brand).
  4. Expect around 13 stations, each with a few subchannels. If one you want is missing, turn the antenna 5–10° toward it and scan again.
  5. Rescan every few months, or whenever a channel disappears; stations occasionally change frequency.

Frequently asked questions

What channel is ABC in Pulaski, VA?

ABC is on channel 13 from WSET-TV, broadcasting from 66 miles ENE of Pulaski. Estimated signal: fair.

What channel is CBS in Pulaski, VA?

CBS is on channel 7 from WDBJ, broadcasting from 36 miles ENE of Pulaski. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is NBC in Pulaski, VA?

NBC is on channel 10 from WSLS-TV, broadcasting from 36 miles ENE of Pulaski. Estimated signal: good.

What channel is Fox in Pulaski, VA?

Fox is on channel 59.2 from WVNS-TV, broadcasting from 50 miles N of Pulaski. Estimated signal: weak.

What channel is CW in Pulaski, VA?

CW is on channel 6.2 from WVVA, broadcasting from 26 miles WNW of Pulaski. Estimated signal: good.

How many channels can I get with an antenna in Pulaski?

25 transmitters within 70 miles of Pulaski; around 13 of them are likely to be receivable with amplified indoor or attic antenna. Each station usually carries several subchannels, so the total channel count after a scan is higher.

Which direction should I point my TV antenna in Pulaski?

Point your antenna ENE, at about 73°. The main network towers for Pulaski sit in that direction, so a single directional antenna can pick them all up.

What kind of antenna do I need in Pulaski?

Amplified indoor or attic antenna (25–45 miles). Towers are at medium range. An amplified indoor antenna can work; an attic-mounted antenna is the safer choice. Picking up ABC and Fox from up to 66 miles away would take an outdoor antenna.

Do I need an antenna amplifier in Pulaski?

WSET-TV (ABC), 66 miles east and WVNS-TV (Fox), 50 miles north, are the exception: the nearest listed affiliates of those networks are far enough away to need an outdoor antenna. Some local stations in our data carry no network tag, so check the other stations table below before buying a bigger antenna just for those.

Is there an app to find TV towers in Pulaski?

Yes. The free RCA Signal Finder app for iPhone and Android uses your phone's GPS and compass to show which way each tower is from where you stand.

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More: all TV stations in Virginia · South region · antenna buying guide · how to aim an antenna. Distances are straight-line from the center of Pulaski; signal estimates ignore terrain.